Blog Post #9 Pre-Test Scores

Category	Total Possible	Test 1
Finding subjects and verbs in simple sentences	15	12
Making subjects and verbs agree	15	15
Correcting the fragment in simple sentences	15	12
Combining sentences using the three methods of coordination	15	12
Combining sentences using subordination	15	15
Correcting the run on	15	10
Choosing the correct pronoun form	15	10
Choosing the correct verb form	15	9
Using correct capitalization and punctuation	15	14
Choosing the correct word	15	13
Choosing the correct form of the irregular verb	15	15

Blog Post #9 Grammar Boot Camp: Reflection 1

When observing the trends in my grammar quizzes, I realize that I scored a 100% on the quizzes titled making subject and verb agreement, combining sentence using subordination, and choosing the correct form of the irregular verb. I received a 93% with the quiz titled Using correct capitalization and punctuation. Meanwhile, I received an 80% on the quizzes titled Finding verbs and subjects within simple sentence and Correcting fragments within simple sentences. Furthermore, I received a 67% with the quizzes titled Correcting Pronoun and Correcting Run-On.  My lowest score was a 60% on the quiz titled Correcting the Verb Form.

When looking at the results of my quiz I see that I demonstrate mastery with subject- verb agreement and subordination. With a little review, I can receive a 100% on finding the correct capitalization and punctuation. Meanwhile, I see that I have little holes in my knowledge with verbs and subject detection along with correcting fragments in the sentences. My main struggles lay with a couple of topics within the grammar unit of pronouns, run-on, and verb forms. When observing the topics I received a 67% or below, I find that main struggles rest with proper sentence structure. However, I am able to understand the parts of a sentence such as the subject and verb with mastery. I mainly have to improve with the sum of the parts.

I have learned that I need to figure out putting all the components of a sentence together; I hope to achieve this by slowly taking each part of a sentence and learning to put it all together. Along with looking back at mistakes and instructions from my teacher, I can improve my grammar quiz scores in order to reflect a 100% on all of them. In addition to taking these steps, I have an abundant amount of resources in the form of OWL Purdue which is a highly useful grammar tool that I have used in the past when writing papers for previous classes. These ideas will set me in the goal of achieving the 100% for each grammar quiz.  

 

Blog Post #8 Game Rules Sheet

Complete the following crossword puzzle. The first person to finish it CORRECTLY wins.

Why a crossword puzzle?

The main purpose of puzzles is to engage your brain in interactive problem-solving, reasoning, and logic while entertaining you at the same time.

Our roots were incorporated into a theme of tight rule with restricted control. It was questioned by an enlightened man who used reasoning and logic of why he thought things should change or be a certain way. We presented to the class a new way of thinking through our skit and through the teaching of our root words while also entertaining the audience with our performance and the game itself. In order to interpret these root words and how their meanings effect the words they are used in, you need logic and reasoning to “put together the puzzle”.

Blog Post #8 Storyboard

Blog Post #8 Roots Script

SCENE 1:

(Adviser and dictator are sitting within an office room, dictator is sitting while the adviser is standing)

Adviser: My Excellency, I have heard news that a man is questioning the validity of our regime.

Dictator: What is his name?

Adviser: They address him as the enlightened man.

Dictator: Enlightened man, eh? We’ll see if he’s enlightened when he’s constrained within the bars. Let’s see if he will be enlightened enough to break from his constraints I want you to arrest this man and execute him tomorrow.

Adviser: Yes, your excellency. Sir, does he frighten you?

Dictator: How dare you ask me that question. He exercises no rigor on me. This enlightened man will not correct me.

SCENE 2:

(Enlightened man is confronted by a guard)

Enlightened Man: Did the dictator send you out to arrest me? Why are you conforming to his ideologies? How are you able to manage the rigors of the taxes that he imposes on us?

Guard: These questions are the reasons leading to your arrest.

Enlightened Man: I ask these questions without fright that’s why I am enlightened.

SCENE 3:

(Dictator is walking outside with his adviser)

Dictator: Should I see this enlightened man in order to answer his questions?

Adviser: My excellency, the man has made his mistake by questioning authority, I believe that you do not have a need to answer his questions

Dictator: It is not for the sake answering, but for the sake of clarification. I want to correct this enlightened man’s ideologies in front of my whole nation.

Adviser: How will the whole nation know?

Dictator: I am going to televise this debate without any restrictions. Adviser, arrange for my accommodations in order to meet this enlightened man.

SCENE 4:

(Dictator is sitting with the enlightened man)

Dictator: How dare you question my regime?

Enlightened man: Well my questions simply illustrate the rigors of everyday life for the citizens of your stringent rule.

Dictator: My dear friend, have you heard of the theory of natural selection.

Enlightened man: You have restricted all sources of information, so how would I know?

Dictator: It means that nature chooses the fittest, and I am the fittest; therefore, I have absolute power to rule you and this society.

Enlightened Man: That is simply ridiculous, nature simply see’s you as frightened and vulnerable

Dictator: How dare you!

Enlightened man: Do you mind if we can go outside into natural scenery

SCENE 5:

(Enlightened Man and Dictator stand in front of a tree)

Enlightened Man: I believe that human nature is represented as leaves, therefore we are all leaves including me and you

Dicatator: Show me the biggest one.

Enlightened man: They are all the same size, nature did not chooses one leaf to dominate the rest, therefore no leaf has the right to create a regime.

Dictator: Guard’s I want him constrained in his cell

SCENE 6:

(Adviser and Enlightened man are within a cell)

Adviser: You have corrected my visions about this regime, please take this key and escape this prison before your execution tomorrow morning.

Enlightened Man: I will leave now and come back to save you all from these restrictions and lead you to a more free society

Adviser: I hope the future will hold so

Blog Post #8 PowerPoint Presentation

Blog Post #6 Pan's Labyrinth Mis En Scene Analysis

Setting:

The setting makes a transition from a very dark labyrinth into a golden palace setting. The labyrinth carried many black shades within mainly to represent the foreshadowing of death. Meanwhile, the golden palace carried a golden feel to it. This brings in the lightness of Ofelia’s death. This palace carried a light autumn feel to it in order to represent a heaven like structure after Ofelia’s death. The high chairs in which the queen and king sit on represent the high heavens above.

Costume:

In the dark section of the scene, Mercedes carries dirty make-up along with a messy hairstyle. This alone shows the intensity of the war in between Captain Vidal and the troops. Along with men in the background of the scene, they wore black clothing in order to notify the presence of a death within their surroundings. Ofelia carried a light colored shirt for a possible foreshadowing of reaching a more heavenly place. Within this heavenly environment, Ofelia is seen wearing a golden dress mixed with slight doses of bright yellow. Meanwhile, both the mother and father share a fair complexion in order to a give heaven-like feel. They also wore golden clothes in order to signify heaven.

Facial Expression:

Ofelia when dying shows the mixture of pain along with a sense of relief. This sense of relief arises from being scarificed in order to reach her kingdom. To her this is freedom. When reaching the kingdom, she shows a facial expression of surprise which slowly turns into acceptance. Meanwhile, the mother and father both share a smile to represent their happiness upon seeing their daughter. On the other hand, Mercedes is seen crying due to the fact that Ofelia has left the world. Therefore, this scene carries dynamic emotions.

Lighting:

The lighting in the initial scenes shows a darkness with the moon as the only light source. The dark lighting was mainly used in order to signal the appearance of death. The lighting transitions from a dark black to a golden color in order to show the act of Ofelia entering into the heavens. The lighting of the palace is pitch bright mainly carrying a golden feel to it. This symbolizes a sense of freedom for Ofelia who has initially loomed in a dark world.

Camera Angle:

During the death of Ofelia the camera angle is at a lower position in order to depict the bleeding hand of Ofelia which shows her slow transition into the kingdom. Meanwhile, the fantasy scenes had a mixture of shoulder shots and close up shots. They mainly utilized these camera angles in order to show the detail within the kingdom. Also, the close-up shots help to depict the sentiment between the parents and their daughter.